Explore the Family Name Marsico
The meaning of Marsico
Italian (southern): habitational name from Marsico Nuovo and Marsico Vetere in Potenza province in Basilicata, so named from the Latin personal name Marsicus. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Alfonso, Rocco, Sal, Salvatore, Vito, Agostino, Aldo, Annamarie, Carmela, Carmine, Clodomiro, Elena, Eugenio, Federico, Franco, Gaetano, Mario, Roberto.
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How common is the last name Marsico in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Marsico saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the Marsico surname was ranked 19,445 in terms of prevalence across America, but by 2010 it slipped slightly to 20,149. This represents a minor decline of 3.62%. However, the overall number of individuals with the Marsico surname increased from 1286 to 1325, a growth rate of 3.03%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 6.25%, from 0.48 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,445 | #20,149 | -3.62% |
| Count | 1,286 | 1,325 | 3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.45 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marsico
The ethnicity associated with the Marsico surname also experienced some changes over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with the Marsico surname identified as White (97.12%), but this proportion fell slightly to 94.87% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.79% to 3.25% during the same period. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black were initially unrecorded in 2000, but by 2010, these ethnic identities accounted for 0.38% and 0.53% respectively. Additionally, the percentage of individuals with the Marsico surname identifying with two or more races rose from 0.70% to 0.98%. There was no change in the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 94.87% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 3.25% | 81.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 0.98% | 40% |
| Black | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |